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Australian Open finals thread

by jonthefon on Jan 29, 2010 9:32 PM CST

Since I can't be bothered to wait a little later, I'll just create this thing now in case zk gets drunk or something...

Women's final, Henin v Serena, could be a helluva match, or Serena could go the blowout path like she did on Safina last year. Don't think that'll happen, but I think Henin's best chance is to win that first set, I don't think she'll choke under pressure like others who have had the chance to beat Serena.

Still, it's just a sideshow for...

Federer v Murray, with Murray in incredible form. He's hitting and returning everything, but I still think Fed wins since he doesn't seem to have the mental problem that he has when he plays Nadal in a final (last year's Open final was just a pure choke, he missed shots throughout).

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whattttt upppp

man 2.5 more hours til womens final… im watching lord of the rings right now … should end as finals is starting… i am def more interested in the mens final… i dont have to work on sunday… i do have to work tomorrow

anyhow… GO SERENA!

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 12:03 AM CST reply actions

any clue what time mens final is supposed to be?

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 12:09 AM CST reply actions

ahh same time tomorrow

i love open threads with myself… you better be back for the match tonight jon!

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 12:21 AM CST up reply actions

7:30 PM AUST EST

So…3:30 US ET?

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 12:47 AM CST up reply actions

yep

and 90 min away from serena-henin… ope serena beats her ass… who is austraia cheering for?

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 1:04 AM CST up reply actions

36 min

away from big boobs taking down flat chest

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 1:54 AM CST reply actions

5 min

my movie is still on… dont wanna turn it off before the big battle!

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 2:26 AM CST reply actions

I'll be joining you guys since I'm still awake and have nothing to do.

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 2:27 AM CST reply actions

brucccceeee

i didnt know mexicans liked tennis?!

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 2:29 AM CST up reply actions

it's quite rare.

I used to play when I was younger. I should take it up again when my fingers get better.

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 2:32 AM CST up reply actions

Sorry zk

but I actually like Henin. Great player to watch, kinda like Hingis before the injuries and before she became the punchline of every drug/tennis joke.

Well, that Hingis was hot after she came back helps as well.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 2:29 AM CST reply actions

its ok

as a mavs fan… you are used to cheering for the loser

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 2:30 AM CST up reply actions

hay zk

peyton’s gon tear an acl in the 1st minute of the sb hav fun wit curtis painter!!!!!!!!!

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 2:32 AM CST up reply actions

ummm

i hope you die…

dumbest thing youve ever said since that doesnt happen

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 2:35 AM CST up reply actions

But seriously...

I don’t think Henin wins and I’m picking Colts by 10.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 2:36 AM CST up reply actions

i like you better now

i have colts 35 saints 23

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 2:37 AM CST up reply actions

Actually, I'll miss the first ten or so minutes

gotta go run a little, just ate a bunch of food.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 2:29 AM CST reply actions

yah

im still watching two towers… and you never know.. the ending might change this time…

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 2:30 AM CST up reply actions

Holy crap

that was a turrible shot.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 2:42 AM CST reply actions

And another...

this final is going to suck.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 2:43 AM CST up reply actions

i still pissed roddick pussed out

i wanted to live thread for him

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 2:43 AM CST reply actions

Fight damn it!

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 2:44 AM CST reply actions

I still have a feeling Henin isn't on top form yet.

Still makes too many of those unforced errors returning serve which she didn’t use to make.

Finally first game over, at this rate I think Henin’s not going to win serve too often.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 2:49 AM CST reply actions

...you guys suck.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 2:58 AM CST reply actions

henin needs to get her head in the game

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 3:00 AM CST up reply actions

A handful of unforced errors on second serve returns, sheesh.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 3:00 AM CST up reply actions

Anklebreaker!

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 3:00 AM CST reply actions

Ugh too easy

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 3:03 AM CST reply actions

Serena picks up three break points

with a winner. Henin still sloppy.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 3:06 AM CST reply actions

Uh oh

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 3:11 AM CST reply actions

Booourns

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 3:12 AM CST reply actions

Did you guys see the match when someone in the crowd said "Paging dr faggot"

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 3:19 AM CST reply actions

Well, I saw it on Deadspin...

next to Roddick’s blow up.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 3:22 AM CST up reply actions

Yeah same here. Roddick is always entertaining.

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 3:25 AM CST up reply actions

Tight first set.

Still a ton of errors though, by both.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 3:33 AM CST reply actions

I thought henin was playing too much defense at first.

she needs to go on the attack. that’s what it looked like to me at least

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 3:35 AM CST up reply actions

she started being more aggressive toward the end of the set

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 3:35 AM CST up reply actions

Eep

she’s hitting errors all over the place.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 3:40 AM CST reply actions

Talk about a turnaround...

Henin wins eight points in a row to pick up a break.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 3:46 AM CST reply actions

Keep it up Henin

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 3:47 AM CST reply actions

Geez

Henin is just giving this thing away. Serena hasn’t exactly stepped up and dominated with power winners.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 3:50 AM CST reply actions

HUGE hold by Henin

Henin with probably the shot of the match at deuce.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 4:03 AM CST reply actions

Very nice!

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 4:08 AM CST reply actions

need to consolidate.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 4:08 AM CST up reply actions

Whoo!

Henin very aggressive.

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 4:12 AM CST reply actions

She was just thumping shit around the place.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 4:13 AM CST up reply actions

That was great, she was on fire.

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 4:15 AM CST up reply actions

Man, what a turnaround.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 4:13 AM CST reply actions

Man

another turning point.

Serena stepping up now too.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 4:27 AM CST reply actions

If she gets this it's over.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 4:44 AM CST reply actions

:(

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 4:47 AM CST reply actions

Can no one beat this amazon?!

by bruce182 on Jan 30, 2010 4:48 AM CST reply actions

Those break points at 1-0 were huge.

And where the fuck is zk? Lazy ass.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2010 4:54 AM CST up reply actions

oops

i feel asleep

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 11:51 AM CST reply actions

fell

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 11:51 AM CST up reply actions

do we want a new thread for tonight?

go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor

by zkmavz on Jan 30, 2010 11:47 PM CST reply actions

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